Was Napoleon always pro-France?
On the contrary, the French Emperor was not born French but Corsican. In Fact, while in his mother’s womb both his parents fought against… Read More »Was Napoleon always pro-France?
Why was it named a Tank?
Till 1915 the word ‘Tank’ had only one meaning – a container that holds liquid or water. So, how did it become to also… Read More »Why was it named a Tank?
What was Stalin’s favorite Hollywood movie?
That would be ‘Grapes of Wrath’… or at least was, until it backfired on him, massively! The movie is considered a socialist manifesto. It… Read More »What was Stalin’s favorite Hollywood movie?
Which President won a Pulitzer… for a book he didn’t write?
The only US President to win a Pulitzer Prize was John F. Kennedy. However, he is also probably the only man in history to… Read More »Which President won a Pulitzer… for a book he didn’t write?
How did a horse become an esteemed Senator?!
2000 years ago, the most powerful man in the world was the Roman Emperor Caligula and his favorite horse was Incitatus. Caligula used to… Read More »How did a horse become an esteemed Senator?!
Did Jesus speak Hebrew or Aramaic?
Jesus was probably fluent both in Hebrew and Aramaic and chose which language to use depending on where he spoke and to whom he… Read More »Did Jesus speak Hebrew or Aramaic?
How did WW2 make Nutella what it is today?
During WW2 a shortage of chocolate in Italy drove cocoa prices up. In turn, this price surge drove one Pietro Ferrero – Nutella’s Italian… Read More »How did WW2 make Nutella what it is today?
Who was the real John Snow?
With all due respect to the true heir of the Iron Throne, the real John Snow was the scientist who achieved a great scientific… Read More »Who was the real John Snow?
How did the days of the week get their names?
In English, most days’ names derive from Viking and Germanic mythology, which are closely related. One day, however, managed to retain its Roman roots… Read More »How did the days of the week get their names?
Why was the croissant shaped after the Islamic crescent?
In September 1683 a coalition of Christian kingdoms clashed with the mighty Ottoman, Muslim, empire at the gates of Vienna. On the verge of… Read More »Why was the croissant shaped after the Islamic crescent?